Removing and installing front door trim, Transporter — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Switch off the ignition, remove the window winder, unplug the door controls and lever out the trim insert. Unclip the spreader rivets, remove both sets of bolts, lever the panel off its mountings and lift it straight up. Release the Bowden cable retainer from the interior handle, unhook the cable and disconnect the wiring. Refit in reverse, renewing any damaged clips and fitting the winder onto the drive in its locked position.

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Lift the trim panel vertically; pulling it outward first damages the top mounting.
• Release the Bowden cable retainer in sequence: locking element out, retainer rearwards, then outwards.
• Inspect retaining clips and renew any damaged ones before refitting the panel.
• Clip the window winder on in the locked position; left and right winders are mirror images.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Push spacer ring (6) in (direction of arrow) (securing clip will be released).
3. Pull window winder (7) off from drive.
4. Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect connectors from all installed controls Electrical system96Lights, bulbs, switches - interior; Anti-theft protection; Lights and controls in front doors.
5. Using wedge T10039/1, lever trim (4) out of door trim panel.

6. Unclip spreader rivets (8).
7. Unscrew bolts (5).
8. Unscrew bolts (9).
9. Using wedge T10039/1, lever door trim panel out of mountings in vicinity of fastening elements.
10. Lift door trim vertically upwards (arrows).
11. Detach door trim from door.
12. Pull locking element of Bowden cable retainer (3) outwards.
13. Press Bowden cable retainer (3) towards rear (arrow A).
14. Push Bowden cable retainer (3) outwards.
15. Detach retainer from interior door handle (2).
16. Detach Bowden cable (1) from interior door handle (2).
17. Depending on vehicle equipment, disconnect wiring harness connectors from electrical components.
18. Detach wiring harnesses from door trim.
19. Remove door trim. [Note: Before installing, check retaining clips for damage and renew if necessary.] [Note: The illustration shows the left-hand window winder (right-hand window winder is a mirror image).(Arrow) points forwards.]
20. Clip window winder onto window lifter drive in locked position.

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